AbouttheRMJFoundation

The Richard Myles Johnson Foundation, established in 1958 as the California Filene Foundation, provides financial education resources for credit unions in California and Nevada. When we speak of Generation X, Generation Y, Millennials, etc., we use it as a way to identify age and consumer patterns. One thing we know from past Bite of Reality sessions and the recent Great Recession, is the need for financial education, hence Generation Finance. Its needs are simple, money and finance information for everyday living.

The RMJ Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, seeks to fund meaningful youth financial education projects, as well as to provide scholarships for credit union staff and volunteers to attend educational seminars and conferences.

We are pleased to deliver Bite of Reality, our signature program, as well as to support programs such as Biz Kid$.

Foundation Events

Thank you for your support. Here are the major events that the RMJ Foundatoin holds throughout the year.

We will once again be at the beautiful Newport Beach Country Club. You won't want to miss this premier fundraising event!

RMJ Donor Gala, at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.

This is a special Gala to thank our donors for their support through 2015.

The Credit Union Train at the Garden Railroad of the LA County Fair

This annual event allows credit unions to put their logo on a train car that is part of the Credit Union Train.

Sponsorship opportunities available

Showcase your credit union to more than 1 million visitors at the L.A. County Fair’s Garden Railroad in Pomona on September 4-27, 2015! How? Sponsor the Credit Union Train!

RMJ Silent Auction @REACH

Thanks to the California & Nevada Credit Union Leagues, this year the RMJ Foundation will be the recipient of the Silent Auction at REACH!

Sponsors in the exhibit hall will be donating items for attendees to bid on while they're visiting in the hall. Additional items can be delivered to the RMJ Foundation booth. Credit union attendees can support the Foundation by bidding generously on these items!